Online assessments

Assessment strategy

• Now that we understand what assessments are, and have investigated a few assessment tools, we need to explore at a deeper level how ICT can support your assessment needs as well as exploring the characteristics of an effective assessment strategy. 

  Characteristics of an effective assessment strategy

  • Assessment is embedded into teaching and learning as an essential component and should be considered during lesson design
    
  • Its important that learners know and recognize the standards they are aiming for from the start and that your tests are designed to assess 
    
  • Learners are encouraged to self-assess
    
  • Formative assessment provides feedback which leads to learners recognizing their next steps and how to take them
    
  • The assessment strategy is underpinned by confidence that every learner can improve
  • Involves both the teacher and learner reviewing and reflecting on assessment data.